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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 56236

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 56236 from June 14, 1985 through July 27, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 56236 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
29
Wind Reports
23
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 56236 · 1985–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 27, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 56236

29 reports
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1.50″ hail
Jul 27, 2025
10:45 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56236
Big Stone County · 2,471 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Johnson, MN
1.50″ hail
Jul 31, 2024
9:30 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56236
Traverse County · 1,604 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SW Dumont, MN
1.50″ hail
May 30, 2022
8:07 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56236
Traverse County · 1,604 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NNE Johnson, MN
1.00″ hail
Apr 7, 2020
4:25 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56236
Traverse County · 1,604 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME ADJUSTED TO MATCH RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Collis, MN
1.00″ hail
Jul 19, 2019
3:54 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56236
Traverse County · 1,604 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: RELAYED TO MEDIA THROUGH TWITTER.
NWS Hail Report Location: Browns Valley, MN
1.00″ hail
Jul 18, 2016
2:41 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56236
Traverse County · 1,604 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NICKLE TO QUARTER SIZED HAIL DRIVEN BY ESTIMATED 60 MPH WINDS RESULTED IN CROP DAMAGE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NE Johnson, MN
1.00″ hail
Jul 5, 2016
5:50 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56236
Traverse County · 1,604 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 WSW Dumont, MN
1.00″ hail
Jun 12, 2016
7:30 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56236
Traverse County · 1,604 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NE Browns Valley, MN
1.75″ hail
Jul 17, 2015
6:23 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56236
Traverse County · 1,604 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.19 SE Browns Vly, MN
1.50″ hail
Aug 6, 2013
2:41 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56236
Traverse County · 1,604 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5.25 ESE Dumont, MN
1.00″ hail
Aug 6, 2013
2:37 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56236
Traverse County · 1,604 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.83 NE Collis, MN
1.00″ hail
Aug 6, 2013
2:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56236
Traverse County · 1,604 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Dumont, MN
0.88″ hail
Jun 14, 2008
5:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56236
Traverse County · 1,604 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.19 SE Browns Vly, MN
0.88″ hail
Jun 14, 2008
5:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56236
Traverse County · 1,604 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.19 SE Browns Vly, MN
0.88″ hail
Jun 10, 2007
6:10 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56236
Traverse County · 1,604 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.19 SE Browns Vly, MN
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in and near ZIP 56236

23 reports
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67 mph
Jun 21, 2022
3:54 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56236
Traverse County · 1,604 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Dumont, MN
UNK mph
Jun 21, 2022
3:50 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56236
Traverse County · 1,604 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: BRANCHES DOWN... ONE TREE SNAPPED... A COUPLE POLES SNAPPED HOLDING A 9 INCH ELK FENCE. ESTIMATED WINDS AROUND 60MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Dumont, MN
UNK mph
May 12, 2022
11:48 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56236
Traverse County · 1,604 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SHINGLES PEALED UP ON A ROOF... ALONG WITH AT LEAST 2 LARGE TREES SNAPPED. REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Dumont, MN
UNK mph
Oct 10, 2021
12:18 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56236
Traverse County · 1,604 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 2 SW DUMONT. ESTIMATED WINDS OF 70-75 MPH CAUSED DAMAGE TO A BARN. THE WINDS DAMAGED A WALL... AND UNROOFED PART OF THE BARN. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Dumont, MN
UNK mph
Oct 10, 2021
12:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56236
Traverse County · 1,604 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ESTIMATED WINDS OF 70-75 MPH CAUSED DAMAGE TO A BARN. THE WINDS DAMAGED A WALL... AND UNROOFED PART OF THE BARN. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Dumont, MN
58 mph
Jul 18, 2020
3:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56236
Traverse County · 1,604 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Dumont, MN
UNK mph
Sep 10, 2019
1:50 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56236
Traverse County · 1,604 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN IN ROSEBUD COUNTY PARK.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NNE Browns Valley, MN
UNK mph
Jul 23, 2017
12:40 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56236
Traverse County · 1,604 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE LIMB BROKE OFF.
NWS Wind Report Location: Browns Valley, MN
UNK mph
Jun 15, 2017
1:35 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56236
Big Stone County · 2,471 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PARTIAL LOSS OF ROOF. RADAR ESTIMATED TIME.
NWS Wind Report Location: Johnson, MN
UNK mph
Jun 15, 2017
1:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56236
Big Stone County · 2,471 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: COMPLETE DESTRUCTION OF AN OPEN FACED SHED. RADAR ESTIMATED TIME.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Johnson, MN
UNK mph
Jul 11, 2016
6:40 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56236
Traverse County · 1,604 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: HUNDREDS OF TREES DOWN WITH SOME HOUSE ROOFS DAMAGED... DOZEN OR MORE POWER POLES SNAPPED... SHEDS DAMAGED. RADAR ESTIMATED TIME.
NWS Wind Report Location: Browns Valley, MN
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2016
7:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56236
Traverse County · 1,604 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 2 BUILDINGS AND HALF OF ANOTHER DESTROYED. QUARTER SIZE HAIL.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NE Browns Valley, MN
98 mph
Jul 6, 2014
2:55 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 56236
Traverse County · 1,604 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Winds measured close to 100 mph damaged several campers at the Rosebud Park with several boats overturned on Lake Traverse. Several buildings were also damaged along with many trees snapped off or uprooted. A large oak tree had fallen over State Highway 27.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6.5 NE Browns Vly, MN
70 mph
Jun 17, 2012
6:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 56236
Traverse County · 1,604 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Seventy mph winds downed a twelve inch diameter tree.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5.8 W Collis, MN
70 mph
Aug 3, 2005
2:04 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 56236
Traverse County · 1,604 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: High winds downed several trees in and around Browns Valley.
NWS Wind Report Location: Browns Vly, MN
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 56236

3 reports
UNK category
Oct 14, 2021
12:18 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 56236
Traverse County · 1,604 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 2 SW DUMONT. A TORNADO CAUSED DAMAGE TO A BARN. THE WINDS DAMAGED A WALL... AND UNROOFED PART OF THE BARN. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SW Dumont, MN
EF0 category
Jul 30, 2011
6:11 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 56236
Traverse County · 1,604 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down in a corn field near Collis and traveled slowly southeast through a tree grove. The tornado damaged the corn along with many trees with several trees uprooted.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7.93 ESE Collis, MN
F1 category
Sep 23, 2004
1:53 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56236
Traverse County · 1,604 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down and traveled through a cornfield and a farmstead before dissipating. The tornado damaged several sheds and a travel trailer along with toppling a large grain bin. The storm traveled northwest across Lake Traverse and into South Dakota where another tornado touched down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 NE Browns Vly, MN
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 56236 area census snapshot

People & households
Population456
Households185
Housing units227
Income
Median household income$77,344
$100k+ households41.6%
$150k+ households23.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached213
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily3
Mobile homes11
Housing mix
Single-family share93.8%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share1.3%
Mobile-home share4.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied170
Renter-occupied15
Vacant units42
Home value & age
Median home value$140,600
Owner homes $300k+21.8%
Owner homes $500k+7.1%
Owner homes $750k+5.3%
Median year built1951
Older-home share75.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars183
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 56236 have on record?

Our records show 29 hail, 23 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near ZIP 56236, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 27, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 56236?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 56236 is 2.75″. It was reported near Johnson, MN on July 14, 1998.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 56236 — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves ZIP 56236 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 56236 — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a ZIP 56236 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 56236 — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific ZIP 56236 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 56236 — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events in and around ZIP 56236, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 56236, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

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